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A genetic map of Europe

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 19:13:42 -0400

A genetic map of Europe constructed by Dr. Kayser, Dr. Oscar Lao and others from Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands, shows where 23 populations live in Europe and the genetic relationships between them. (graphics)

3rd century Finnish burial site found

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:30:47 -0400

Archaeologists in Opolye, Suzdal, Finland have uncovered an ancient burial ground dating to the 3rd-4th centuries. Thus far, they have discovered 11 tombs shedding light on early burial customs.

Malta center of new study on ancient wine

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:45:12 -0400

New research by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage in Malta may show that the island was a center of the wine trade in the 3rd-4th century BCE. The archaeologists are currently mapping wine production sites and will present their findings in Rome this fall.

Palmyra Traders

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:30:44 -0400

Palmyra Traders began merchanting in 1993. They specialize in top quality, hard to find merchandise for the medievalist.visit Palmyra Traders

Pennsic 37 aviculture class available as podcast

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:37:42 -0400

Biya Sama Fujin (Lady Biya), guildmistress and founder of the Known World Avilculturists (formerly the Company of Medieval Aviculturists), is pleased to announce the first of her aviculture classes available in podcast format for those who cannot attend them in person at East Kingdom University.

Reconstructing History

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:23:36 -0400

Reconstructing History aims to be your one-stop shop for the finest patterns for historical clothing and the supplies you need to make them. Owned and operated by internationally-noted historical clothing researcher Kass McGann, Reconstructing History has patterns for clothing from 10th-century Heian Japan to the Napoleonic era (1812).visit Reconstructing History

Neal Stephenson on Rapier vs. Katana...

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:33:21 -0400

Neal Stephenson reconsiders a storyline from his novel "The Confusion" in light of his recent experiences with rapier [and dagger].

Duke Student creates 3-D virtual medieval cathedral

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:38:45 -0400

The Duke University daily online newsletter has a short movie about the student who created a 3-D virtual cathedral, with a great deal of footage of the cathedral itself and links to other related items.

European Dance at Pennsic 37

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:44:57 -0400

The European dance schedule for Pennsic 37 has been finalized and posted online.

Heather Whipps' "How the Spice Trade Changed the World"

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:20:33 -0400

LiveScience columnist Heather Whipps writes a weekly column on world-changing events. A recent article discusses how the Spice Trade brought East and West together.

Justinian Plague victims found in Italy

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:47:35 -0400

1500 years ago, the Justinian Plague swept through the world killing as many as 100 million people. Recently the remains of hundreds of people, believed to have been victims of the plague, were discovered in Castro dei Volsci, Italy.

Macedonia's Skopje Stone Bridge restored

Sat, 31 May 2008 12:15:11 -0400

Originally built by the Romans over the Vardar River in Macedonia, the Skopje Stone Bridge has been rebuilt and restored over the centuries, and described by travels throughout the Middle Ages. Last year parts of the bridge fell into the river, forcing the most recent reconstruction.

Wood turning Video

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:25:30 -0400

A brief look at a tiny wood lathe powered with a hand-pumped bow is available on YouTube.visit Wood turning Video

1600 volcano affected world climate

Sat, 3 May 2008 12:22:32 -0400

UC Davis geology professor Ken Verosub believes that a volcano which erupted in 1600 in Peru may have affected global weather, causing famine in Russia and a late wine harvest in France.

Crusaders left genetic mark on the Middle East

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:52:12 -0400

Scientists from the Genographic Project, which is tracking human migrations through DNA, have found traces of a particular DNA signature in Lebanon which they link to European crusaders.